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KCD CHESS TEAM

The Chess Team is for beginners through advanced players who are interested in improving their play and being part of the prestigious school team. Some of our players are in the top 100 nationally for their age group. Participating in scholastic chess tournaments is fully expected, which requires membership in the United States Chess Federation for a nominal fee of about $13 or $14 per year. Children will compete in several Saturday competitions in addition to the Quad B (regional qualifier tournament for State) and the State individual and potentially the State team championships. Hopefully some will be able to attend National tournaments held around the country throughout the year.
 
KCD Chess Team members compete in these tournaments for individual and team recognition, typically in the form of trophies. Chess Team provides instruction and t-shirts to all participants and meet Fridays after school from September to March until 4:30 p.m.

Some Bragging Points about KCD Chess
The KCD Primary Team (K-3) won the Kentucky State Championship in four of the last six years.  The KCD Elementary Team (K-5) won the state championship in five of last eight years. Additionally, KCD teams won the National Scholastic Grade Championship in 1999 (Kindergarten Division), finished 2nd place in 2001 (2nd Grade Division) and finished 4th place in 2002 (Kindergarten Division).  KCD Chess is a well-known and highly-respected member of the Louisville and Kentucky chess communities and the U.S. Chess Federation.

Chess Team Meeting Dates
October 10, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 20, 27
March 13, 20
April 10, 17, 24

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